Opsss... Did I missed reading that the final velocity was 11.3 fps not 0 fps.
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Well if you know the delta time when and after the impact then you can use the impulse equation, then multiply by delta time to get the answer.
Else you can do it this way
Sum (F) = ma
a =...
Approximate:
Sum of F = ma
ads = vdv => v^2 = u^2 + 2as; u =0
a = v^2/2s => a = 11.3^2/2(2) => a = 31.92 ft/s^2
Sum of F = ma
=> Reaction = m*31.92 Aproximatelly
I can't recall English unit; Substitute m as the mass of that thingo to find the approximate reaction.
You're looking at a thin sheet of metal. Is not simple like that.
If the loading is normal to the surface. The result of that loading will cause the plate to shear in the thin directions. Therefore what you have is the tension in the thin area directions. That is a simple thought.
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